Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

What time period does the Renaissance and Reformation cover?

• 1300 to 1600

• 1200 to 1500

• 1400 to 1700

• 1500 to 1800

What did the Renaissance represent a new interest in?

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Ancient Egypt and China

• Medieval Europe

• Modern America

What was one of the outcomes of the Reformation?

• A split of the Catholic Church

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the printing press

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What was the Renaissance known for?

• A time of war and conflict

• A period of creativity in art, writing, and thought

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

• The end of the Roman Empire

Who painted portraits and religious paintings during the Renaissance?

• William Shakespeare

• Martin Luther

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Dante

What did scientists use during the Renaissance to learn more about nature?

• Computers

• Telescopes

• Microscopes

• Cameras

Who was a leader of the Reformation movement?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Martin Luther

• Dante

What did Dante and William Shakespeare study?

• Modern science

• Ancient Greek and Roman books

• Medieval architecture

• Renaissance paintings

What period is known for major changes in Europe between 1300 and 1600?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

What was a major cause of population decline in Europe during the 1300s?

• War

• Famine

• The plague

• Earthquakes